NPCA is in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with lawmakers and their staffs to discuss a range of topics important to the precast concrete industry.
As a member of the North American Concrete Alliance, NPCA is part of a coalition that represents 12 concrete-related associations, formed to address industry-wide concerns and initiatives in the areas of research, safety, education and government affairs.
Among those the group is scheduled to speak with are EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-La.). Topics include:
- Workforce development.
- Low-carbon cement.
- The Federal Gasoline Tax.
- The Water Resources Development Act.
- Climate and sustainability.